What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area is to train and Metro and fly which costs $95 - $450 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area is to Metro and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $95 - $270.

How far is it from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area?

The distance between Istanbul and Greater Cairo Area is 1351 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Greater Cairo Area?

Greater Cairo Area is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:26 PM in Istanbul and 1:26 PM in Greater Cairo Area.

Where can I stay near Greater Cairo Area?

There are 7518+ hotels available in Greater Cairo Area.

Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area - 4 ways to travel via train, Metro, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area by train or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport, Metro
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane IST - CAI
3. Take the train from Cairo Fair to Cairo Universitytrain
6h 33m
$99–264
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Alexandria, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Alexandria (ALY)plane SAW - ALY
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
9h 47m
$55–299
Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport, Metro
1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain
2. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane SAW - CAI
4. Take the train from Cairo Fair to Cairo Universitytrain
6h 53m
$99–444
Fly Istanbul Airport to Alexandria, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Alexandria (ALY)plane IST - ALY
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
9h 47m
$155–589

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

74Weekly Planes

2h 59mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area.

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Distance: 1,351 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Greater Cairo Area, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Greater Cairo Area. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, then take the train to Cairo University. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, then take the train to Cairo University.

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